In the 1997–98 season, Newcastle reached the FA Cup final but lost 2–0 to Arsenal. Off the pitch, chairman Freddie Shepherd and deputy chairman Douglas Hall resigned after controversial comments were exposed. Manager Kenny Dalglish’s cautious style was unpopular, and despite signing several players, Newcastle finished 13th, far below expectations after two runner-up finishes. Dalglish’s tenure ended due to a poor start to the 1998–99 season and disappointing transfers, leaving many to feel the squad lacked the quality of previous seasons.
In the 1998–99 season, Newcastle struggled with a poor start, leading to Kenny Dalglish’s sacking. Ruud Gullit replaced him, but despite a promising start, the team was eliminated early from the Cup Winners’ Cup. Gullit’s tenure was marred by poor transfer decisions and conflicts with senior players, including captain Rob Lee. Newcastle reached the FA Cup final but lost 2–0 to Manchester United. The team secured a spot in the UEFA Cup but Gullit resigned shortly into the 1999–2000 season.
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